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Pearly King of Peckham, George Major, Dies at 88
Published Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Updated October 1
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- George Major, the Pearly King of Peckham, died on August 1, aged 88, and was buried on September 14.
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- NPR
The article emphasizes the cultural significance of George Major and the Pearly Kings and Queens tradition, highlighting its working-class origins and the unique Cockney language associated with it.
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